Author's Note: I couldn't take it anymore and decided to type this up. I'm now on chapter 6 in my journal, but uh...getting to a part that I must type on my computer in case the journal got into the wrong hands ((aka the one guy I consider a friend, but is in fact gay, and has been reading from chapter 3 on in the story on the bus for summer school for the past few days and is announcing during his reading of a make-scene that they're giving each other blow jobs and hand jobs)) Please do not ask about that. Anyways, yes, there is makeout scenes and a lemon in this story. Get over it.

Right, so, about this story: I was about to wake up and I started dreaming slightly one morning ((a Sat i believe)) and it was...well...a bunch of stuff that happens in this chapter. And some stuff that happens in later chapters, but not really, and something funny that I will not put in ((L will never use the Death Note, I swear)). So I decided to make a oneshot about it. It was tentatively titled "How Not to Get Killed" but then I went through my WHOLE iTunes library to find a song that fit the story, 'cause that's what I do w/ all my one-shots. And I found "Jump into the Fire" and it fit way too perfectly. Look up the lyrics if you don't believe me! Then, after I was, like 30 pages into writing the story, I realized it was way too long to be a one-shot, so I made it into chapters. Later, I decided to name the chapters. Then, when I was gonna name one of the chapters hilariously, I wondered if that title was used for one of the chapters in the actual Death Note manga. I recently got "How To Read" and in it, Ohba-sensei explains why he names all the chapters. My title wasn't used. Then I got the idea to name all of MY chapters after chapters in Death Note. So that explains a lot.

Background for the story: How about you just read the timeline at the end of this chapter. After each chatper, I'll add onto the timeline. And this is following the series exactly, just if Light actually did fall in luv w/ L and didn't want him to die. Teehee.

Disclaimer: I do not own Death Note. Otherwise, this story would be in the series. I also do not own "Jump into the Fire." Amazing song btw!

Jump into the Fire

Chapter 1: Feelings Within ((Chapter 58 of Death Note))

"Light-kun, you are staring again," L said one afternoon. They had recently discovered the Death Note through Higuchi, who was now dead. Nobody knew Light had his memories of being Kira back thanks to touching that Death Note. However, those memories were now tainted with those he had before he received that notebook once more…memories of L.

Light sighed and turned back to his computer, shaking his head slightly. "Sorry, Ryuzaki. I guess I'm still worn out from everything…"

L stared back at him for a moment, and then went back to his computer as well. "You may leave early tonight if you wish. In fact, you have the freedom now to leave headquarters anytime you want, yet you are still by my side all the time, like we're still chained together."

The brunet smirked. While rubbing his left wrist slightly, he said, "You know…my wrist feels kinda weird, too light almost, without the handcuff on…"

"You'll get used to it."

Once again, Light smirked without L seeing. He then stood and stretched. While walking away, towards the stairs, he called behind him, "Ryuzaki, I'm going to clean out my things from our—your room." He picked up the suitcase he had brought that morning to put his clothes and toiletries in and headed up the stairs.

Once he got to the bedroom he had once—quite recently—shared with L, he took a deep breath and opened the door. Cleaning out the closet, dresser, and bathroom was like cleaning out part of his past, his life. He had been putting it off, but today, he just couldn't wait any longer.

This was the one room, in fact, besides the control room Watari constantly manned, that didn't have cameras. It was mainly for L's privacy, but when the two of them were in here, Light was constantly monitored by L, making cameras obsolete. So this was also the one place something could be hidden for L's eyes only, something Light didn't want anyone to see.

Before he started packing, Light took a box about the size of a cake box out of his suitcase and gingerly placed it on the center of the bed. L would mistake it for a cake box and want to open it immediately. The top was simply signed, "To: Ryuzaki. From: Light."

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It was almost 11:00 pm when Soichiro stood from his desk and stretched, saying that it was really time to go home. Since the new leads, what with the Death Note's discovery, they had been working nonstop.

Light stood—almost reluctantly—and went to grab his suitcase. Before he walked out, though, he turned to L and said, "If I'm worn out by all of this, you must be too, Ryuzaki. Seriously, go to bed and sleep tonight. Or at least work in a more comfortable setting. Goodnight."

Once the rest of the team had left, L sighed and rose from his chair. Maybe it would be wise to take Light's advice. He was abnormally tired recently. One night's sleep wouldn't harm the investigation.

Even if he was tired, L was still suspicious of Light's sudden concern for his health. And even more so by the fact that Light was in their—his room earlier. He could've easily smuggled something in using the suitcase. Yet Light wasn't that stupid. He would know that L would be wary. But that would also make him curious as to if Light really did put something in the room. And if Light was expecting that, then maybe he really did put something in the room.

With all this deducing, L wasn't surprised to find the box on his bed. It looked like cake, but he knew better. There might be absolutely no evidence against Light anymore, but L still had his suspicions.

What L was truly surprised about was that there was in fact no cake in the box. He had placed it in front of him as he sat in his normal peculiar way on the bed. There was actually another box. And inside that, another, smaller box. Container after container, L took out f the package until all that remained was something the most surprising.

In his hand, L held a small white velvet box. Holding it at arm's length and squinting his eyes almost shut, L carefully, slowly opened it. He almost went into shock from the contents. Inside was a small silver ring with a single diamond set into the band. In the top of the case was a card stating, "L, will you marry me? Love, Light."

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Light paced around his room nonstop once he got home. He wasn't risking taking a shower before bed, in case he missed the phone call he knew would come. He wouldn't even change into his pajamas in case he got too comfortable and fell asleep.

He knew the decision was almost rash, but if he didn't follow through, he knew he would regret it in the future. It had cost him most of the money had saved up over the years, but if things went according to plan, it was defiantly worth it.

His cell phone was on vibrate so he wouldn't wake his parents or sister. But when it did finally break through the silence and stillness of the night by vibrating against his leg, Light almost hit the ceiling.

Light took out the phone and saw the caller was L—though he already knew. He was surprised that he would call so soon, as if he really did listen to Light and went to bed soon after everyone left. Light took a deep, calming breath to try to slow his pounding heart, but to no avail. He couldn't put it off any longer; he opened his phone.

"Hello?" Light said casually.

"Light-kun has been waiting for me to call," L said on the other end. Light didn't reply, for he was infuriated by the comment. "Now Light-kun is angry that the first thing I said to him after he proposes to me is something…so…infantile. So I will ask him the question he has prepared to answer: Why?"

He couldn't hold it in any longer. "To save you!" Silence. "Don't get me wrong, L. I do love you. Yes, I do. I have for some time now. So that is another reason for us to get married…if you feel the same way…" Light paused. Still, L remained silent. So he continued, "If we secretly get married, you can legally change your name to Yagami and no one would know…"

Finally, L answered, "And why would I need to legally change my name, Light-kun?"

Light blinked. He realized he needed to explain some things. Well, why not tell him exactly what will happen? "Because Rem will kill you if you get too far in the case. I heard her muttering to herself—or another shinigami, even, I don't know—the other day. If I can keep her away from you after the wedding until everything's over and you catch this new Kira, even if she does try to kill you with your name you have now, you won't die because that's not your name anymore!" It all came out in a rush, but Light was just too excited with the plan. Hopefully it would work. After all, wouldn't his mom—dare he say it?—die by the name Sachiko Yagami, not her maiden name?

"And once we catch Kira? We could live happily ever after? Is that what you are thinking?" L questioned. "You, and most likely all the other task force members will know of my new name and I will have to change it again. Or we could get a divorce and I can go back to my given name…"

"You don't want to be my lover?!" Light yelled. He hoped that didn't wake anybody. He was about to go into hysterics, being rejected for the first time in his life, and by his first and only love.

"Calm down, Light-kun. You do realize marriage is a commitment. There should be no lies or secrets in an honest marriage."

Light as really losing his cool. "You still think I'm Kira?! After I'm completely cleared?!"

"To put it simply, yes. If I do marry you, and I die, all evidence will point to you, though…So perhaps I am wrong…Light-kun wishes to protect me even more so than I already am…However, a marriage between two men cannot be socially acceptable…"

"Since when have you been socially acceptable?"

"True…But you are still in college and have a lot going for you…You are quite young…"

"I'm eighteen and able to make my own decisions, L. And I decided that if I had the choice, I would choose to spend the rest of my life with you."

"Why?" L asked, curious.

"You know, most people just say 'yes' or 'no' when someone proposes. Not 'why'." Light took a deep breath for the third time that day. "I already told you: I love you, L. But you want to know why…I was first attracted to your mind, your brain. I had finally found someone who I could compete with mentally. And physically as well…and all your quirks interest me; I find them cute too…you don't care about what other people think of you. I love talking with you…all our late-night conversations before I went to sleep…And I don't think you realize how attractive you are…to me at least." Light had just shared all his innermost feelings for the strange man. He hoped it would be enough.

"Light-kun," L finally replied, "is possibly the most stubborn person I have ever met. I have never known someone else I could someone I could compete with at all, especially so close to my age…I do admit that you have the charm and looks of any woman's—and man's—dreams…And Light-kun must never repeat what I am about to say, but his voice always seems to catch me off guard and then entrance me…I was mostly testing you…and myself…with the worlds from earlier."

Light was speechless.

"And if you fear for my life so much, then I truly have no choice. You said that if you had the choice, you'd choose to spend the rest of your life with me…I believe you were referring to the fact that you have provided me with the choice and it is entirely my own if I decided to marry you or not…So it is entirely my own decision to say, 'Yes, Light, I will marry you.'"

Neither could speak after that. After a few moments, L hung up.

Author's Note: The use of L's POV will only ever be in this chapter. End of story. The rest is Light. I'm trying something knew and not putting in all the dialogue. It speeds things along and I just feel like it...

Now, if you want to see what the ring looks like, there's a link in my profile.

TIMELINE!:

Oct 28: Light gets memories back...((AKA that whole huge scene where Higuchi dies and whatnot and they all find out about the Death Note))

Oct 31: *L's 25th birthday
*Light proposes
*Phone convo, etc.

That's actually it. But I've timelined it even farther than I've written. And some things accidentally worked out perfectly ((the day Light proposed. Call it the best birthday present ever))

Hope you guys like this so far. Now you have a feel for the story. Don't worry, we'll get into Kira's mind soon enough! And there'll be some funny moments too. My fave chapter is no doubt chapter 4, for Soichiro is just hilarious. He has the best line in the whole fanfic. I'M NOT GONNA TELL YOU THOUGH!! BUA HA HA!! MUA HA HA!! KYA HA HA!!

Please review! I luv feedback. And I know this isnt a one-shot but it has a song title for its title. Live with it. I luv it too much. Any questions or concerns: review!!

I'll try to post once every few days. And most likely, there'll be 7 chapters and an epilogue. Wait, yep, most definately. In the middle of chatper 6!! PS: Last chapter's title is "Current" aka Chapter 4 in Death Note. Figure out what it means! I have pretty much all the other titles, except one, but I won't tell you!